Sweet n' Spicy Chicken Bowls

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Sweet n' Spicy Chicken Bowls

These Sweet n' Spicy Chicken Bowls assemble quickly and provide a lot of flavor, color, and texture. Low sugar, high fiber, and loaded with deliciousness!

586 kcal /serving 35 min Serves 4 Easy American

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp mild chili powder ($0.10)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin ($0.05)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.03)
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika ($0.03)
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper ($0.02)
  • Freshly Cracked black Pepper to taste ($0.05)
  • 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.16)
  • 1 Tbsp honey ($0.12)
  • 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar ($0.02)
  • 1 cup (240ml) uncooked brown rice ($0.60*)
  • 1 3/4 cup chicken broth ($0.26)
  • 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 3/4 lb.) ($1.49**)
  • 1 8 oz. can pineapple tidbits in juice ($0.86)
  • 1 15 oz. can black beans ($0.84)
  • 1 ripe avocado ($0.98)
  • 2 green onions ($0.22)
  • 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro (optional) ($0.20)

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Begin by cooking the rice.
  2. Combine the uncooked rice and chicken broth in a small pot.
  3. Place a lid on top and bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. As soon as it reaches a full boil, turn the heat down to low and let simmer for 25 minutes.
  5. After 25 minutes, turn the heat off and let it sit undisturbed, with the lid in place for 10 minutes.
  6. Fluff with a fork.
  7. Prepare the honey spice mix by combining the chili powder cumin, garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, freshly cracked pepper, salt, honey, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl.
  8. Chop the chicken breast into small pieces.
  9. Add it to the bowl with the honey spice mix and toss to coat.
  10. Set the seasoned meat aside while you prepare the rest of the bowl ingredients.
  11. Rinse and drain the black beans.
  12. Drain the pineapple, then chop the tidbits into smaller pieces.
  13. Slice the green onions.
  14. Rinse and roughly chop the cilantro.
  15. Cut the avocado in half, then use a pairing knife to slice or cube the flesh.
  16. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  17. Add the chopped and seasoned chicken pieces and sauté until cooked through and slightly browned (5-7 minutes).
  18. Build the bowls by adding 3/4 cup cooked rice to each bowl, followed by 1/4 of each of the following: cooked chicken, black beans, pineapple, avocado, green onions, and cilantro.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

586 Calories
33.4g Protein 28% DV
79.0g Carbs 27% DV
16.1g Fat 21% DV
13.4g Fiber 35% DV
16.4g Sugars
509mg Sodium 34% DV
65mg Cholesterol 19% DV
Diet Type High Fiber
Health Labels Dairy Free Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Kosher

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category main
Meal Type Dinner
Tags quick, comfort-food, spicy